It’s been a long time coming, but this month we're delighted to say we managed to collar restless creative spirit Robert Plant for The Classic Rock Interview, in which the music legend takes us through his solo career, his new podcast passion and what he’s up to next.

Elsewhere we hang out with Airbourne in Russia, visit Taylor Hawkins at home, go record shopping with Joe Elliott, remember drumming giant Ginger Baker, and talk to a whole heap of stars to discover their favourite songs from the Rolling Stones.

Phil Campbell
The former Motörhead guitarist has been talking about doing a solo album for 20 years. Now it’s finally here, with help from some big-name friends, it shows that Old Lions Still Roar.

Robbie Robertson
“It was a crazy ride, an unbelievable ride. And a dangerous ride…” The Band’s chief sonic architect looks back at their legacy and tells all about his new solo album.

Record Store Challenge: Joe Elliott
We chuck the Def Leppard and Down’N’Outz main man 50 quid and take him record shopping…

Jimi Hendrix
One minute he was unknown, the next was burning through the music world like a comet. In this exclusive extract from Mick Wall’s new book, it’s sex, drugs and rock’n’roll to the max.

Taylor HawkinsHe’s expanded his horizons outside the Foo Fighters with a star-studded solo album. Classic Rock visited him at home, living the dream.

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Get Rocked!
“Do you wanna get rocked?” Def Leppard posed the question, and here are 12 tracks from the best new rock bands who’ve responded in style, including Southern Smoke, Hit Dogs, Dramalove, Blind Shapes and more…